IMO: Amendments to The IAMSAR Manual.
1. The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its 109th session approved the amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) manual, volume I, II and III vide…
USCG: Overheating Diesel Exhaust Fluid Dosing Modules on Tier 4 Engines
USCG has issued “Findings of Concern-05/2025 on the Exhaust fluid dosing modules heating based on a inspection onboard vessel. On August 21, 2024, an inspected towing vessel in Long Beach,…
DNV: Influence of Temperature on the Corrosion of Cargo & Ballast Tanks
Corrosion in cargo and water ballast tanks presents a significant challenge. DNV analyses reveal that corrosion is the most common cause of hull findings, and our surveyors often discover coatings…
AMSA: Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin 31
AMSA released the 31st edition of Maritime Safety awareness bulletin. The latest issue of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin focuses on managing risks on vessels and the importance of effective…
OCIMF: Guidelines for the Purchasing and Testing of SPM Hawsers (2nd Edition)
OCIMF is excited to announce that Guidelines for the Purchasing and Testing of SPM Hawsers, second edition, is now available. This edition was rewritten by an OCIMF working group and…
Safety Alert: Donning of Viking PS2006 Immersion Suits
The US Coast Guard was recently notified of several vessels whose mariners were unable to properlydon their Viking PS2006 immersion suits. This issue was encountered across crew members of various…
AMSA: Structural Failures & Improper Stowage of Cargo Transport Units in Australian Ports
This safety alert aims to raise awareness of structural and stowage requirements for shipping containers and other CTUs in Australian ports. This is in response to an increase in improperly…
St Lawrence Seaway: Maximum Permissible Draft (Montreal to Lake Ontario)
As per Seaway Notice 08/2025, Mariners are advised that as of March 31st, 2025, the maximum permissible draft in the Montreal-Lake Ontario section will be 80.8 dm (26’-6’’) for all…
Owner of KMAX Leader fined by Australian Court for Failing to Comply with AMSA Directive
Gladstone Magistrates Court has fined Universal Shipping Alliance Ltd, owner of foreign-flagged bulk carrier KMAX Leader, $63,000 for failing to comply with an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) written direction…
Update on Solong & Stena Immaculate Collision
Tuesday 11 March, 6pm Assistant Chief Coastguard John Craig said: “The Maritime and Coastguard Agency continues to coordinate the response to the collision between the SOLONG and the STENA IMMACULATE…